Barmouth Station

26/10/2024

We have a Senior Railcard that was left at the station. If anyone has lost their railcard please call into the station ticket office and give your name to be reunited with your card.

26/10/2024

Good morning/bore da.

Following the collision between two trains last week services between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury remain suspended this weekend. Services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli and Machynlleth and Aberystwyth are running as normal however passengers travelling beyond Machynlleth will need to take the replacement bus service to Shrewsbury.

In addition and as a consequence of the collision investigation TfW are unable to run services between Shrewsbury ands Birmingham International. Passengers with tickets for TfW services on this route may use them on West Midlands Trains and Avanti Trains services but clearly travel this weekend will be severely impacted with journey times much longer than normal. The best advice is, if possible, not to travel beyond Machynlleth.

Network Rail and TfW have announced that they expect services to recommence on Monday 28th October, although there may initially be some replacement bus services.

19/10/2024

UPDATE:
The signalling issue near Wolverhampton has spread and trains to Birmingham are now being terminated at Shrewsbury. Passengers travelling further on are being routed via Crewe with tickets being valid for travel between Crewe and Birmingham. Trains from Birmingham are being started from Shrewsbury so passengers travelling can expect delays to their journey due to the longer routing involved.

19/10/2024

We have been advised that due to anticipated sea-flooding around Dyfi Junction tonight the 21.47 train will be terminated at Tywyn where it will turn around to form the 22.17 service to Pwllheli. The last train to Machynlleth tonight will therefore be the 18.57 service.

19/10/2024

Good morning/Bore da
Due to a major signalling failure between Wolverhampton and Birmingham we have been advised that all trains are being terminated at Wolverhampton. Passengers travelling to Birmingham and beyond will need to change to an alternative mode of transport as advised by Transport for Wales staff on the train. This issue is expected to cause problems for most of today.

05/10/2024

Autumn is a brilliant time of year for ringing the changes at home. Refreshing your soft furnishings or changing the ornaments doesn't take much effort but it can really gift you a lift as summer moves inexorably into autumn with winter soon to come. So why not treat yourself to a couple of our colourful photo-cushions? Exclusive to us they bring a splash of colour into any room and might just bring back memories of days on the beach or by the sea, lazy café days by the harbour. They also make terrific gifts and it's never too early to buy for Christmas! At just £19.95 each they're also a real bargain. Available from Sunset Bay Lifestyle at Barmouth Station, open Monday to Saturday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, (5pm Saturdays).
Come and see for yourself!

03/10/2024

Free travel for over 60's with the TfW travel pass is back again on the Cambrian line. The scheme runs until 31st March and is valid between Machynlleth and Pwllheli however the passes are NOT valid on school trains. Full details are as follows:

Machynlleth - Pwllheli (Cambrian Coast line)
Each year, from 01 October to 31 March, you can travel between any two of these stations:

Pwllheli, Abererch, Penychain, Criccieth, Porthmadog, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Llandecwyn, Talsarnau, Tygwyn, Harlech, Llandanwg, Pensarn, Llanbedr, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Talybont, Llanaber, Barmouth, Morfa Mawddach, Fairbourne, Llwyngwril, Tonfanau, Tywyn, Aberdovey, Penhelig, Dovey Junction, Machynlleth.

Concessionary tickets are NOT valid on the following trains during school terms:

07.49 Barmouth to Tywyn
07.56 Penrhyndeudraeth to Harlech.
14.31 Harlech to Penrhyndeudraeth
15.26 Tywyn to Barmouth.
If travelling on these trains you will have to pay the full fare between these stations.

Please also remember to ensure you either have a free concessionary ticket from a station ticket office or obtain one from the guard. Only if you are issued with a ticket will your presence on the train be counted, and the decision as to whether to reduce services further next year will depend upon how many passengers are counted this year.

28/09/2024

As from Tuesday (October 1st) anybody with a Transport for Wales bus pass can travel for free between Machynlleth and Pwllheli, (excluding the school trains between Tywyn/Barmouth and Harlech/Penrhyndeudraeth.

As some of you may know Transport for Wales had intended to cut winter train services from this winter, specifically the 10.01 to Pwllheli and the corresponding return train. Following an outcry they agreed to actually monitor how many people use that service before revisiting the decision for next year. It is therefore essential that you obtain a free ticket at the ticket office before travelling. Only when a free ticket is issued are you 'counted' and a record made that you used the train service. If you simply show your pass on the train no record is made and TfW will end up thinking the 10.01 train is largely empty. PLEASE make a point of obtaining your free tickets BEFORE travelling so that we can provide evidence that the winter services are indeed well used. Without that evidence those services may well be at threat again next year. If you want to ensure the service is retained make sure you get a proper free ticket. Use it or lose it!

14/09/2024

Coastal Crafts & Homeware with a Beachy Vibe - that's us. But did you know that you can buy all your favourite Sunset Bay Lifestyle items through our Etsy store? We know you miss us once you're home and we hate to think of you sat at there, pining for our lovely products, wishing you'd bought 'just one or two more things'. But there's an easy way to get your Sunset Bay 'fix' even when you're not in Barmouth. Our Etsy store is well-established and has just passed it's 2000th sale - that's 2000 happy customers who have given us an overall rating of 4.8 meaning we are a 'Star Seller' with 'rave reviews'. If we could we'd blush 😚😚😚😚😚
If you want to see what everyone is raving about follow the link below and help us get to 3000!

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24/08/2024

If anyone knows Mrs D Hewins could you let her know that her Cambrian railcard was left on the 13.56 train today and handed into the station by a fellow passenger who saw it there. The card is available for collection from Barmouth station during opening hours, (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday 8.30am to 5pm)

24/08/2024

Is anyone travelling to Tywyn today who would be prepared to take a box to Sunset Bay Lifestyle there? We're stuck in our respective shops but could really do with the stock in Tywyn. If anyone can help please contact us at Barmouth Station. We'd be happy to offer a £10 voucher for Sunset Bay as a thank you.

17/08/2024

They're back!!!

Our super-popular wooden whales filled with assorted shells have been out of stock for a little while but we've had a new delivery of an entire pod of whales so we've got plenty for you!
You can liberate your own whale from Sunset Bay Lifestyle at Barmouth Station, open Mondays to Saturdays, for the bargain price of £29.95. Hurry before we sell out again!

P.S. No whales were harmed in the production of this Facebook post 🙂

17/08/2024

8.30am and there's a young man in the shop. "Bit of a long shot but do you have any beach towels? I'm going swimming in some mountain pools but I forgot my towel..."

Fortunately we have just the thing! Our super-sized micro-fibre towels are perfect for a day at the beach or indeed a hike into the hills with a refreshing dip half way through. They come in a neat, compact carry-bag, they are absorbent and super-quick drying, and best of all they are just £19.99 each or 2 for £35.00. Exclusive to Sunset Bay Lifestyle you can find them in our shop at Barmouth Station.

Summer opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6pm
Satuirday: 8.30am - 5pm

10/08/2024

Good morning/Bore da,
All trains are currently scheduled to run as normal today.
Barmouth Station is open for the sale of tickets, advance ticket sales, journey planning and general information.
Sunset Bay Lifestyle is open and has a wonderful range of Barmouth and beach-themed gifts, souvenirs and home decorations as well as our popular range of T-shirts, hoodies, caps and bags.
We are open today from 8.30am till 5pm.
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am till 6pm

07/08/2024

We have been notified that an HGV has grounded in Dyffryn Ardudwy at the garage and is currently blocking the A496 through the village. The G23 bus service is affected by this blockage and is delayed until the blockage is eased. Drivers are also advised to avoid the area.

06/08/2024

A ladies purse has been found this morning between Harlech and Llanbedr. It contains a number of credit cards and personal ID. It has been handed into Barmouth police station where it can be collected upon proof of identity. If the police station is closed call 101 who can link you to the Barmouth community policing unit and arrange collection.

03/08/2024

Due to the late running of the the 14.55 train which departed finally at 15.30 there will be a knock-on effect on trains, probably for the rest of the day. The 15.57 train to Pwllheli is likely to be around 30 minutes late. Please check times of trains before travelling for the rest of the day.

03/08/2024

Please note:

The 14.55 train to Machynlleth and Birmingham International has been delayed at Porthmadog and is currently predicted to arrive at Barmouth around 15.30. We will update as we receive further information.